The Old Sweet Shop Herne Bay

27/07/2026

27/07/2026

Support our fund raising for the Christmas Lights by buying one of Summer Raffle tickets.
ONLY £1,
First Prize £400 cash
Second Prize a Citizen Eco Watch with a value of £300 (kindly donated by M&M Jewellers)
£rd Prize £100 cash
and voucher prizes courtesy of Taylor Meats and County Clothes
Tickets available from many shops around town (see poster)

25/07/2026

All aboard! 🚂

A brand-new way to explore Herne Bay is arriving this summer! ☀️

This July, discover Herne Bay from a different perspective with the new hop-on, hop-off land train, launching during Herne Bay Festival.

Running from Sunday 26th to Friday 31st July, it’s the perfect way to explore our beautiful seaside town, visit fantastic independent businesses and enjoy everything the festival has to offer and all for just £2 a day.

Hop on and discover 👇

🛍️ Independent shops and boutiques

☕ Cosy cafés and delicious places to eat

🌊 The award-winning Herne Bay Pier and central parade amusement arcades

🎨 Summer exhibitions

🏛️ Family fun throughout the Bay!

🌳 Memorial Park wanders

🎶 Live music, theatre, art and festival events across the town (keep checking our daily stories)

Whether you’re planning a family day out, meeting friends by the sea or exploring the Kent coast this summer, the land train is a fun way to discover more of Herne Bay at your own pace.

Why not make a day of it?

Start with breakfast in one of our wonderful independent cafés, hop aboard the train, browse our unique local shops, explore the festival, enjoy lunch by the sea and finish with an ice cream on the promenade.

Read our latest Visit Canterbury blog to discover the full route, festival highlights and how to plan your perfect summer day in Herne Bay. We will be adding more about the festival, so please check back. 👇

🔗https://bit.ly/4pK8RGN

📍Running daily | 26th - 31st July | 10am–4pm
🎟️ £2 hop-on, hop-off ticket | Under 3’s travel free

If you’re visiting Herne Bay this summer, we’d love to see your adventures! 📸

Share your photos and stories, tag Buy in the Bay | Herne Bay and we’ll share on our IG Stories.

Come and see our wonderful town!

📍Herne Bay, Kent Coast

Visit Canterbury fans VisitEngland

25/07/2026

Herne Bay’s very own Land Train is coming tomorrow for one week.
And to celebrate it

THE OLD SWEET SHOP IS GIVING A FREE £2.00 bag of sweets for the 1st 10 passengers showing their wristbands every day.

So come and enjoy a train ride and grab some free sweets.

Please watch for other offers available in William Street too.

25/07/2026

05/05/2026

Boxes and packaging available now

21/04/2026

Lots of boxes available suitable for moving or storage first come first served

16/04/2026

Our thanks to our neighbour The Old Sweet Shop Herne Bay for sponsoring April in our 2026 calendar.
The photograph is Low Tide by Alison Drewett.

We are looking for sponsors for our 2027 calendar. Please contact us if you're interested in sponsoring a month for next year's calendar.